“This is where life as I knew it changed. This is where a new feeling slowly, eventually, permeated every cell of my… — Sharon E. Rainey Change Copy Share Image
“I have learned through repeated experiences that in order to heal, I MUST forgive. The forgiveness is not for the transgressor. The… — Sharon E. Rainey Forgiveness Copy Share Image
“As we each began our journey, we learned the importance of connecting, of laughing with one another (not at one another), of… — Sharon E. Rainey Life Copy Share Image
“The routine helped the healing process. It gave me structure. It eliminated any sense of surprise, which at that point, I really… — Sharon E. Rainey Habits Copy Share Image
“I remember thinking I wanted to die rather than live through another February day of grayness; I didn’t tell anyone because I… — Sharon E. Rainey Copy Share Image
“Acceptance doesn’t mean that life gets better; it just means that my way of living life on life’s terms improves.” — Sharon E. Rainey Acceptance Copy Share Image
“I am, by God’s design, a “feeler.” Everything in the world I interpret with my feelings. I am hyper-sensitive to others’ hurtful… — Sharon E. Rainey Hurtful words Copy Share Image
“When I could find something to laugh about for 30 minutes, my grief lightened just enough to make the day bearable.” — Sharon E. Rainey Bearable Copy Share Image
“I wanted to live more than I wanted to die. I didn’t know how to live. I didn’t know how I would… — Sharon E. Rainey Life Copy Share Image
“My body craved sunshine; winter felt like an addict’s withdrawal.” — Sharon E. Rainey Sunshine Copy Share Image
“With each challenging situation, each nightmare— each new piece of grit embraced and transformed—I came through with a more loving family, deeper… — Sharon E. Rainey Friendship Copy Share Image
